Theoretical and experimental research is to be carried out on phase change phenomena in fluids with retrograde equations of state, and on phase changes induced by shock waves to produce conditions near the critical point in fluids with conventional equations of state. The phenomena to be explored are expansion shocks, liquefaction shock stability, shock splitting, and ring- vortex formation. Potential application areas include fuel injection systems and fire and explosion technology, as well as phase change phenomena in the flow of heavy fluids such as fluorocarbons. //

Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
1989-01-15
Budget End
1991-12-31
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1988
Total Cost
$291,127
Indirect Cost
Name
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Troy
State
NY
Country
United States
Zip Code
12180